brainstorming

Guide structured brainstorming to produce design docs and implementation plans.

24|5|Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yves-s/just-ship --skill brainstorming-yves-s
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: brainstorming
Source: https://github.com/yves-s/just-ship/tree/main/skills/brainstorming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yves-s/just-ship --skill brainstorming-yves-s

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structured brainstorming to turn vague ideas into concrete design concepts and documented plans, reducing ambiguity in early product work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explore project context and constraints
  • Offer optional Visual Companion for diagrams and mockups
  • Ask clarifying questions one at a time
  • Consult expert advisors (Design Lead and Product CTO) for architecture and UI decisions
  • Propose 2-3 approaches with trade-offs
  • Present design sections and obtain approval
  • Write a design doc and initiate spec-review loop
  • Transition to implementation via a writing-plans step

Quick Start

Start by sharing your project goals and constraints, and I will guide you through focused questions to draft a design spec.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorming

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn vague product ideas into concrete design concepts?

Structured brainstorming transforms vague ideas into concrete design concepts by guiding teams through project context exploration, clarifying questions, and approach proposals with trade-offs. This reduces ambiguity in early product work before committing to implementation.

What is the best way to structure design brainstorming for a startup team?

Design brainstorming for startup teams is structured by exploring project constraints, consulting expert advisors for architecture decisions, proposing 2-3 approaches with trade-offs, and presenting design sections for approval before generating documentation.

Can I use structured ideation to validate design before implementation?

Yes, structured ideation validates design before implementation by obtaining explicit approval on presented design sections and initiating a spec-review loop. It coordinates expert advisory input to ensure architecture and UI decisions are confirmed.

How does the design review loop work during the ideation process?

The design review loop works by presenting design sections to stakeholders, obtaining explicit approval, and writing a design doc that initiates a spec-review loop. This ensures all requirements discovery and approach proposals are validated before transitioning to implementation.

Do I need to provide project constraints before starting the design doc generation?

Yes, you need to provide project constraints and goals before starting design doc generation. The process asks clarifying questions one at a time to explore context, ensuring the final design documentation accurately reflects your specific requirements.